You are by the side of a 64-year-old male patient who collapsed at home. After assessing his level of consciousness, airway, and breathing, you determine that he is unresponsive with an open airway, but not breathing. The patient still has a weak carotid pulse. Which instruction should you immediately give to your partner?
A) "Let's attempt placement of an OPA or NPA and start ventilations."
B) "Please check the patient's blood pressure and apply the pulse oximeter."
C) "Go ahead and apply the automated external defibrillator."
D) "We will need to start cardiopulmonary resuscitation."
A) "Let's attempt placement of an OPA or NPA and start ventilations."
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A) ambulance services. B) medical equipment suppliers. C) pharmacies. D) all of the above.
You have completed the initial assessment on a 62-year-old male complaining of the sudden onset of epigastric pain. His airway is patent, his breathing is fast but adequate, and his radial pulse is weak and thready. His pulse rate is 124 beats per minute and his skin is cool and moist to the touch. Your next action would be to:
A) obtain a blood pressure in both arms. B) perform a secondary assessment. C) place the patient on the stretcher and move him to the ambulance. D) apply supplemental oxygen.
Which of the following is part of the mother's routine postpartum care?
A) Encouraging the mother to bear down to deliver the placenta B) 500 to 1,000 mL normal saline infusion C) Fundal massage D) Oxytocin administration
Gamma beam stereotactic radiosurgery, chest __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).